Maine Dams
582 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
582
High Hazard
75
12.9%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
80
Average Age
111 yrs
Hazard Classification
High75 (12.9%)
Significant77 (13.2%)
Low429 (73.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory166 (28.5%)
Fair72 (12.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory80 (13.7%)
Not Rated264 (45.4%)
Federal
24
State
49
Local
155
Private
280
Tallest Dams
- Indian Pond 175 ft
- Wyman 155 ft
- Gulf Island 99 ft
- Ripogenus 83 ft
- Skelton 75 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Indian Pond High
- Wyman High
- Gulf Island High
- Ripogenus High
- Skelton High
Poor Condition Dams
- Libby BrookUnsatisfactory
- WoodlandPoor
- Bryant PondUnsatisfactory
- Old FallsPoor
- Wilson StreamPoor
All Dams in Maine
Showing 26–50 of 166
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Dam - Dike 8 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 7 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 6 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 5 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 4 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 3 Penobscot County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 2 Penobscot County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 1 Penobscot County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam Penobscot County | 27 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Stillwater Penobscot County | 25 | 1902 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Springs Island York County | 12 | 1925 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Snow's Pond Piscataquis County | 28 | 1970 | High | Satisfactory |
| Skelton York County | 75 | 1948 | High | Satisfactory |
| Shawmut Somerset County | 26 | 1912 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Seboomook Lake Somerset County | 60 | 1936 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sebec Piscataquis County | 15 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sebasticook Penobscot County | 15 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Seabright Knox County | 23 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Scopan Aroostook County | 35 | 1928 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sandy Creek Cumberland County | 12 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Run Around Penobscot County | 15 | 1894 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rumford Falls Upper Dam Oxford County | 40 | 1918 | High | Satisfactory |
| Rumford Falls Middle Dam Oxford County | 20 | 1892 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rocky Lake Outlet Washington County | 5 | 1966 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rocky Lake Washington County | 14 | 1966 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.